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Publishing Reset
Six Good Books
This is the first, best book I recommend to clients and potential authors about the publishing process. It's direct and inspiring, yet realistic. It covers all the basics, including proposal writing, getting an agent, and working with a publisher (or going solo). Plus, I was the editor for the book, so lots of my advice is reflected in the text.
If you aspire to write a serious nonfiction book for a mainstream audience, this is a key resource you will turn to again and again. Susan Rabiner held senior editorial positions at major publishing houses and is now a literary agent representing leading experts, academics, and reporters. The book specifically addresses thesis-driven works and covers the craft of shaping a proposal to showcase a "big" idea; finding and develop a storyline or thread to pull the reader through; and how to work with an editor and publishing house.
Here's a good starting point for planning your marketing efforts for a book or related product. It gives a veteran publishing person's perspective on such things as: targeting audiences, publicity campaigns, interviewing tips, and dozens of creative suggestions to maximize your success. | |
Brand new publishing program created by Janet with internet marketing expert Suzanne Falter-Barns
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*6-CD Publishing Reset Program (professional recorded, edited, and broken into step-by-step tracks)
*50+-page Workbook with worksheets, guidelines, and resources
*The Matrix - a laminated tool to use over and over
*2 China markers - to plan your current pathway and an alternate or aspirational pathway
*The Publishing Reset Booklet - 32 pages of insight and inspiration
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*3 Free Bonus Calls for Accountability, Hot Seats, and some content we can't resist adding
Arielle Eckstut is an agent with years of experience representing authors. She's also an author who can identify with the challenges and satisfactions of publishing. The book is filled with anecdotes, examples, and information from publishing insiders. It's the What's To Expect When You're Expecting of the how-to publishing guides.
There are many books on freelance writing and journalism. This is a good one-stop source that is relevant for beginners and experienced writers who are not freelance journalists by trade. Lots of solid tips on all the steps, including pitching stories, fees, writing secrets, and sources. It is a MediaBistro book; MediaBistro is the nation's most connected, authoritative source for media professionals.
If you are just starting to "build your platform", develop a mailing list, and locate products to sell, such as ebooks and audios, this is a complete beginner's guide. Andrea Lee is a leading consultant to business owners. She teaches you ways to spend less time making more income by using expertise and experience you already have. This guide is specific, and full of easy-to-implement ideas.
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Helpful Resources
publishersweekly.com
- The online version of the major trade magazine for book publishing news, deals, trends, people, and issues.
publishersmarketplace.com
- This online news source and
database has a basic free version and a monthly subscription version
and features listings of deals by category, with one-line pitch,
publisher, agent, range of advance. The website has web pages for major
players in the industry including editors and publishers, literary
agents, bloggers, editorial and marketing freelancers, and consultants.
publishingtrends.com
- A
good resource for insider, high-level information. They have a pdf of
email address formats and main corporate phone numbers for the major
publishing houses.
mediabistro.com
- The destination for creative
freelancers and aspiring writers, editors, journalists, and others.
Excellent classes (live and virtual), Q&As with editors and agents,
magazine profiles and recommendations for pitching.
mediabistro.com/galleycat
- Community, insider news, gossip on writers, writing and the writing biz.
pw.org
- Poets
and Writers magazine is my favorite magazine on writers, writing, and
publishing. A nice mix of inspiration, practical information, good
writing, and programs and calls for writing that have all been vetted.
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